Kow, a sophomore, tied for the runner-up spot at the Myrtle Beach Invitational with a 3-under-par effort (71-70 141). It was his lowest finish yet in his collegiate career.

GWU food project

Fans who bring two food items to the gate Saturday for Gardner-Webb's home football game against Point (Ga.) University will receive free admission. Kickoff is set for 6 p.m. at Ernest W. Spangler Stadium.

The items are being collected to aide the fight against childhood hunger — The Bulldog Backpack Project. For more information regarding the Bulldog Backpack Project, contact Lou Ann Scates at (704) 406-4263 or Susan Manahan at (704) 406-4370.

Varsity soccer changes

Shelby High — The Golden Lions’ soccer bout at home with East Rutherford on Wednesday will be a varsity-only affair and get underway at 7 p.m.

Shelby’s contest with Draughn on Oct. 14 will be a JV/varsity doubleheader with game times at 5/6:30 p.m.

Middle school softball

Burns 18, Kings Mountain 9 — Burns broke things open after the game was tied 6-6 in the sixth inning to take the win.

Kings Mountain got three hits by Catie Payne and two each from Cassi Melton and Amya White.